The twoyear bond fell 2 Canadian cents to C102

Late last week, a government officialleaked to reporters that deficits over the next two fiscalyears would total C$64 billion. BONDS DROP Canadian bond prices were lower as money flowed intoequities with Toronto's main stock index .GSPTSE up more than1 percent, while broader concerns about swelling supply alsopressured prices In recent sessions, dealers have fled U.S. bonds onconcerns about the impact of the large amount of new debt thatis expected to be issued in the United States in coming yearsto fund government programs to stimulate the economy. The two-year bond fell 2 Canadian cents to C$102.72 toyield 1.251 percent, while the 10-year bond fell 14 Canadiancents to C$111.50 to yield 2.839 percent. The 30-year bond retreated 10 by Canadian cents to C$123.50to yield 3.661 percent. In the United States, the 30-yearTreasury yielded 3.3424 percent. (Reporting by Jennifer Kwan; editing by Alden Bentley) Currencies Bonds.

Toups has beennamed Honorary Chair for the 2009 Annual Cardinal Bank Charity Classic,benefiting Inova Kellar Center and the Cardinal Bank Community Fund. The date isset for Monday, May 18, at the prestigious Country Club of Fairfax. Now in its7th year, the Cardinal Classic has become one of the most successful fundraisingevents in the Northern Virginia region. "The Cardinal Classic event is unique among high-profile fundraisers, and I amhonored to work alongside Cardinal Bank and its tremendous team of volunteers,"said John Toups, former chairman of the Inova Health System board. Toups is an exemplary philanthropic leader and community advocate, and givesfreely of his time, talent and treasure to many worthwhile organizations. Hisgenerosity and bounty of spirit have extended to Inova Health System and theInova Health System Foundation, where he is a member and former chair of bothboards, and Northern Virginia Community Foundation.

Toups is a former trusteeand chair of the George Mason University Foundation. In 2006, he received theGeorge Mason Medal, the highest honor given by GMU in recognition of his longand distinguished record for public service. Toups currently serves as directorand chairman of the board of GTSI; and a director of Dewberry, the HalifaxCorporation, NVR, and the Willdan Group. He and his wife have endowed the ToupsHealthcare Initiative Fund and the Toups Nursing Scholarship. "Hisphilanthropic efforts and community stewardship have touched countless peopleand made a real difference to local charities and the families they serve. Weare grateful for his enthusiasm to serve as honorary chair of our 2009 event." Since Cardinal Banks first event in 2002, the Cardinal Classic has raised morethan $1.5 million, far exceeding its ambitious goal of $1 million to benefit theInova Kellar Center.